CHICAGO + MICHIGAN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

MEET SYDNEY MARIE

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Hi, I’m Sydney (she/her)!

I'm a wedding photographer with over 14 years of experience and more than 300 weddings behind the camera. And after all these years, what I love most about this work hasn't changed: getting to know incredible people and being invited into some of the most important celebrations of their lives.

I've photographed weddings of all sizes, styles, and traditions, and I've learned that the best photographs come from understanding the people in front of my camera. The relationships you share, the traditions you value, and the way you choose to celebrate all deserve to be approached with genuine care and attention.

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I believe you should feel just as good about your experience with your photographer as you do about the photographs themselves.

That means being someone you can count on throughout the planning process, working closely with your vendor team, and helping you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. On your wedding day, I'm equally happy offering direction for beautiful portraits, adjusting plans when something unexpected happens, or stepping back to photograph the laughter, excitement, and everything happening around you.

Experience has taught me that being prepared makes room for spontaneity. My approach is organized but flexible, intentional without being intrusive, and always centered on making sure you have the space to enjoy the people and experiences you've brought together.

Because at the end of the day, I want you to walk away with two things: photographs you absolutely love and memories of a wedding day you were able to fully enjoy.

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WE LOOK AT OUR PICTURES ALMOST DAILY BECAUSE WE LOVE IT ALL SO MUCH!

"Working with Sydney, she truly captured the essence of our whole engagement and wedding journey! Not only do we love all of our photos, we get so many compliments from all of our family and friends. She took the time to really understand what Teague and I wanted for our photos and captured the vibes perfectly. Also with all the stress leading up to the wedding, she had everything all organized and reached out regularly to see if we had any questions or concerns ahead of time. The turnaround time for the album delivery was also very quick! We look at our pictures almost daily because we love it all so much!"

- SALLY + TEAGUE

For the people who matter and the moments worth remembering.

Your wedding deserves someone who understands the importance of the day, pays attention to the details, and knows when to offer guidance and when to let things unfold.

I'd love to hear what you're envisioning and how we can create photographs you'll treasure while making sure you have an incredible experience along the way.

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